1213-peacemaker-1-11.jpgIf it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Romans 12:18



"The peacemakers are blessed, for they will be called sons of God." - Matthew 5:9

Peacemaker Objectives
By God's Grace students will learn:
  1. What conflict is.
  2. Different responses to conflict.
  3. God is with them - even in conflict.

Socrative Student

Escaping Conflict
  • Denial - pretend conflict doesn't exist
  • Blame Game - place responsibility for conflict on others
  • Run Away - flee the reality of the conflict

Attacking when in Conflict
  • Put Downs - say hurtful/threatening things to someone
  • Gossip - talk behind a person's back to damage their reputation
  • Fight - use physical force to get what you want


Work-It-Out (peace-making!)
  • Overlook an Offense - decide to forgive and walk away
  • Talk-It-Out - confess your sinful choices and confront in a kind way
  • Get Help
    • to know what you should say - coaching
    • to talk together (Matt. 18:16) - mediation
    • to decide - arbitration

Activity
  • Write down an example of a conflict you are willing to share with your group.
  • Choose one of the example from your group.
  • Create a role play:
    • first act out the wrong way (I will assign your group an action)
    • then act out using a peace-making action

Peacemakers Journal Entry
Please write a brief paragraph stating how you will use what you have learned in this Peacemakers review the next time you face a conflict.

Paragraphs must include a topic sentence, supporting sentences and a concluding sentence. You can earn up to 5 points for your paragraph.
"The peacemakers are blessed, for they will be called sons of God." -